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Deborah C
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| Unfortunatly I don't know, but I do know there is a specific answer to this...someone will answer you with the right answer.. I just wanted to say, spend what you can. It shouldn't matter. Just have honor. If your a millionaire and their poor... get them something they want annnd something they need. If your poor, picture frames will do just fine... It will be the first item they use I bet ya! |
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mannasox
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| Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 9:43 pm Post subject: |
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| I usually buy something off a registry, otherwise I give them $30. We dont have much money, and to us, we'd be happy with just that. so we give what we can. None of my sisters have gotten married yet. One probably never will, the other is only 11 so that'll be awhile. other than that, its just distant relatives who get married.. If it was close family, I'd give them at least $50-$75. |
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Butterfly
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| Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 9:54 pm Post subject: |
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| I think most people would say about $50, however the correct answer is to spend what you can afford. There is not a thing wrong with buying a less expensive gift from the registry, in fact most people, at least those with any sense, would put less expensive gifts on their registry for those who can't afford much, but would feel awkward not giving a gift. With everything you've got coming up, I would say it is probably going to be hard on you to even afford $20. Don't spend more than you can afford because you dont want to seem cheap. In my opinion your presence is your gift and more brides should take that attitude. I have a very small registry and the only reason I do have one is because I know my family and friends will want to buy us something even if we ask them not to. Congrats on your baby. |
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ilufthemountains
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| Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 10:09 pm Post subject: |
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| If a couple has an amount they expect guests to spend then they should ask to see the sales receipt. I say to spend what you can afford. If the gift is thoughtful and from the heart then true friends will be happy with the gift it self not the dollar amount spent on it. Once when I was strapped financially I gave a gift I made. I hand wrote over 50 recipes and put them in a file box as my gift. To this day the bride still talks about that gift and how much it meant to her for me to take the time and effort to make something special for her. I know she uses it because I've seen it in her home and seen the food splatters on many of the recipes!!!!! |
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TRUTHSAYER ALA TWAIN &
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| Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 11:55 pm Post subject: |
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| depends on what you cost the B&G to attend! If they are paying 100 for your plate then you should at least pay for yourself(100) then add something for BOTH (remember it's a gift for two people)so you might not want to give 36 bucks!! 100 each(bride and groom) will never be embarrising to you and if you cannot attend then ANY money you give will be a bonus.. here 50 to 100 would still be found money to them so in review the cost+ 200 for the present or 50 - 100 if you do not attend.. |
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Click
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| Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2007 7:19 am Post subject: |
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| $50 for a single and $100 for a couple. However if it is a low-key wedding only you can spend a bit less. I personally wouldnt spend anything less than $100, but thats just me. |
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sparkleythings_4you
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| Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2007 4:11 am Post subject: |
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| People should not expect anything at all, they should be grateful for what their guests buy them, regardless of cost. If you are really skint then buy something useful but inexpensive, such as really nice sheets or towels, no matter how many of those a couple has there is something nice about starting married life with clean, fresh linen. |
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